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The first EPFL buildings, constructed between 1969 and 1984, will receive historic-monument protection under an agreement designed to preserve their architectural character while allowing the research campus to evolve.
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Ukraine
Canton Vaud has moved to withdraw emergency assistance from roughly 40 Ukrainians whose applications for S permits were rejected. Several decisions have been appealed, while aid organisations and political parties have condemned the measure and questioned how vulnerable people will be supported during the legal process.
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Law
The European Court of Human Rights has ruled against Switzerland for violating the right to family life. The court found that authorities in Vaud unjustly denied a man the right to visit his pregnant partner while she was in pre-trial detention.
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Environment
Despite its rich biodiversity, the ecosystem of the Lavaux vineyard, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is extremely fragile, according to a comprehensive multi-year biological study hailed as 'disappointing in a good way' by researchers.
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Crime
Thefts of high-end cars have nearly doubled since the pandemic, with cantons like Geneva and Vaud disproportionately affected. Insurance company Axa reports annual damages reaching CHF5 million, suggesting organized criminal activity exploiting proximity to borders.
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Crime
A new report from Axa insurance reveals that thefts of high-end vehicles have sharply increased, with damages nearly doubling since pre-pandemic levels. The cantons of Geneva and Vaud show the highest incidence rates.
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Swiss Politics
An official inquiry has found that Vaud government minister Valérie Dittli used public money in a deal to withdraw a criminal complaint against her, leading her government colleagues to declare that trust has been compromised.
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Politics
An official investigation has revealed that Vaud minister Valérie Dittli brokered a secret deal involving a CHF 10,000 payment of public money to have a criminal complaint against her withdrawn, leading the government to declare its trust is 'compromised'.
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Art
The Musée Artistes Femmes (MAF), Switzerland's first museum exclusively dedicated to showcasing the work of women artists, has opened in Lausanne, addressing the historical underrepresentation of female artists in cultural institutions.
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Lausanne
An investigation into the Lausanne police force has uncovered 'discriminatory messages and sexist situations', leading to urgent calls for reform. A report by a former police commander highlights the need to strengthen the force's managerial, social, and ethical standards to address systemic issues.
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Public Safety
In a direct response to the deadly New Year's fire, the canton of Vaud has announced an immediate ban on all pyrotechnic devices inside public venues, a move aimed at preventing similar tragedies and tightening fire safety standards.
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Vaud
A new report from the Grand Council of Vaud highlights significant managerial shortcomings, communication breakdowns, and a lack of accountability within the canton's Finance Department, stemming from issues surrounding former minister Valérie Dittli.
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Crime
An investigation in Lausanne has exposed a major social security fraud scheme involving 41 individuals who allegedly used forged rental agreements to illicitly claim housing benefits, resulting in an estimated CHF1.9 million in damages.
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Politics
After a seventh day of protests against planned budget cuts, Vaud civil servants have voted to continue their strike indefinitely. The unions are urging parliament to reject the 2026 budget and its associated CHF305 million in savings measures.
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Politics
A roundup of key cantonal votes from November 30, 2025. Voters in canton Zurich have prevented the city from imposing a 30km/h speed limit on main roads. Canton Fribourg rejected a proposal for a minimum wage. Meanwhile, canton Vaud has granted its citizens living abroad the right to vote in Senate elections.
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